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T238 JNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,763 mi
Last recorded155,763 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 JNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 155,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damage

sills rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2012 155,763 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sills rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2011 150,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 24 Aug 2011 149,962 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door check strap broken

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 142,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 139,021 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 139,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 135,655 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 127,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 111,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T238 JNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T238 JNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T238 JNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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